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Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports technologies to measure and reduce methane emissions
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program – Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call supported Canadian expertise in developing technologies for methane measurement, reporting, and emission reduction, with a total funding request reaching $224.4M. Eligible activities included projects focused on the measurement, reporting, verification (MRV), and mitigation of methane emissions in Canada.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of technologies for methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV).
- Research and implementation of solutions to mitigate or eliminate methane emissions.
- Projects aimed at reducing methane slip in associated industries.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 810,000
Retrofit of oil and gas compressors with methane capture technology
$ 520,000
Pilot deployment of mobile methane detection drones for landfill sites
$ 620,000
Testing of innovative soil amendments to reduce methane in rice fields
$ 325,000
Deployment of leak detection cameras at small town wastewater plants
$ 715,000
Development of a real-time methane emissions reporting platform
$ 395,000
Installation of continuous methane monitoring at dairy barns
Eligibility
- The project must focus on the measurement, reporting, and verification of methane emissions or the mitigation of methane slip in Canada.
- The applicant must demonstrate expertise or capacity in developing technologies or knowledge relevant to methane emissions reduction.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact with the organization
- For any questions regarding the call for proposals, contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Additional information
- The call received 102 eligible submissions, requesting a total of $224.4 million.
- Updates on funded projects are posted on the Current Investments page.
- Applicants can join the email list for updates on funding opportunities and news.
- An information video about the Call for Proposals is available for viewing.
Contacts
energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
